Creative/Literary Nonfiction

I Am A Bad Mother

By Deborah Gang

I chose this literary nonfiction story to be meaningful because many mothers tend to worry of being bad mothers, like my mother. I relate this story to my own life experiences.  I know my mother always wants the best for my sisters and I. There has been occasions where my mother has broken down and cried, asking if she has been a good mother. Sometimes she has felt like she has not done enough. I understand her worries sometimes, or at least try,  and tell her that she has been both father and mother. She has been the best! I am thankful to God for giving me the biggest blessing, and could not ask for more. 

Magnificent Moon

What a beautiful night. The moon is to the fullest, shining so bright. Oh moon, you are so unique in your greatness. I admire and sigh, while looking up high. Knowing how far away you are is just unbelievable at times, like tonight. You shine upon everyone giving us your light and showing the way for the disoriented and the hopeless. Your light gives hope. 

As I contemplate You, I get lost with you in space. Your radiance is so tender making me dream with you by my side. I want to be part of your space. Make me another star that can shine in your sky. I get lost gazing upon you. I drift away and no one or anything makes me feel at peace like You. 

You help me  mediate, it is just you and me. You listen to me when I'm in doubt. You feel my pain when my tears roll down my moon-face. Oh moon, you never condemn me or point out my imperfections. You are just there...with me.